Re: Which way do you point?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 3:45 pm
There are a couple guys on here that have D's that live over there...I just can't remember their names...
Just trying to crank your Tractor so us other old folks can.
Dave
RussMT wrote:There is no correct answer for this.
I pull bow in mostly out of habit. The slip I kept our Hunter 34 in wasn't deep enough to back in. So I pulled bow in first. I also prefer to not have my cabin in full view of passerbys waking the dock to look down into. Others I know like to have the cockpit closer. You have to evaluate your own preferences.
Our slip has a nice catwalk that we pull the stern in close to get onboard from the side easily. Others don't have this and it makes more sense to back in.
I also like the ability to just pull in a hurry and get tied up if the weather is poor. Backing in with a lot of wind/weather might be more tasking. I always leave with good weather and can deal with backing out easily in those conditions.
If you plan on sleeping onboard at dock (we never do) the predominant wind direction and sun position might also be a factor. Privacy might be another.
Really, I think boarding options would dictate a lot of my decision.